Before making the decision to attend CBU, Derek Mombourquette had little direction on what he wanted to do in his life. It was during his undergraduate studies that he discovered what he wanted for a career as well as a lifestyle.

“I earned much more than a business degree at CBU, I learned to get involved in my community. I learned the importance of working hard and what it means to be a positive contributor to the wider community. CBU was not only the foundation of my career; it was the foundation of my life.”

Derek says his best memories of CBU come from his time serving as the students union president.

He adds, “That experience played a big part in choosing a career and allowed me to meet students from all over the world, some of whom I still maintain friendships with today.”

Derek says that he would recommend CBU to all prospective students because it provides great opportunities to get involved on campus and in the wider community of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

“Your university experience is what you make it. CBU will give you the chance to be successful if you’re willing to work for it. The best decision I ever made was to stay home and attend CBU.”

EDITOR'S NOTE: Where Are They Now? appears weekly in the Cape Breton Post.